Alan K. Simpson, a Folksy Republican Force in the Senate, Dies at 93

Alan K. Simpson, a former Republican senator from Wyoming, died at 93 after struggling to recover from a broken hip and complications from frostbite. Known for his folksy demeanor and controversial remarks, Simpson championed immigration reforms and conservative Supreme Court candidates, while clashing with women’s groups, environmentalists, and the press. He had a tumultuous youth, but redeemed himself through a successful political career and bipartisan efforts on issues like immigration and abortion rights.

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